Speed optimized trajectory control for motor vehicles
US10286950B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2720/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A trailer backup assist system for motor vehicles includes an auxiliary user input feature that can be used by a vehicle operator to provide a steering curvature command corresponding to a desired vehicle path curvature without requiring a user to move a steering wheel of the motor vehicle. The trailer backup assist system is configured to control a vehicle speed while the vehicle is backing up with a trailer attached thereto utilizing an input comprising at least one of a steering curvature command and an angle of a trailer relative to the vehicle. The trailer backup assist system controls at least one of a brake system, an engine torque, and a transmission gear selection to thereby control vehicle speed in a reverse direction.
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